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Hulu Plus Catches 'Pokémon' Cartoons and Movies

Those nostalgic for the adventures of Ash Ketchum and Pikachu will be able to relive some of those Pokémon stories on Hulu Plus, as content from the franchise's animated series, feature films and an animated special began to arrive on the streaming service Thursday.

Fans will be able to watch Pokémon cartoons starting with episodes from the Diamond and Pearl story arc in season 10. Season 11 to 13 are coming soon.

The full-length animated movie Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai is also available now, with three other movies — Pokémon: Giratina & the Sky Warrior, Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, and Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions — launching later on Hulu Plus.

Additionally, Hulu Plus now hosts the four-part Pokémon Origins animated series, a darker take on the original Pokémon Red and Blue series, that was produced in 2013.

Hulu Plus plans to offer the first two episodes from Pokémon the Series: XY at a later date.

BONUS: 20 Pokémon GIFs That Will Make You a Better Friend

Lessons Pokemon Can Teach You About Friendship

1. Treat your friend's accomplishments like they're your own.

When your friend wants to celebrate something big, like a new job or an impressive win against a gen-II Pokemon, get excited with them. You'll want the same fanfare when it's your moment, too.

3. Friends don't always tell the truth.

4. Offer a kind gesture in times of stress.

Friendship isn't all sunshine and daisies, you know. There are going to be days when your BFF loses a fight, and those are the days you need to be waiting with a pat on the back, a tub of ice cream and very large beer to cheer them up.

5. A little competition can be a good thing.

Friends push each other. So when your friend is looking buff after a little extra time at the gym, and is getting more attention when you two go out, channel that jealousy into the motivation you need to step up your game.

14. Document important moments.

15. Stay in touch when you're apart.

Even though you can't always be together -- like when one of you has to be thrown into outer space to pay Mew and Mewto a visit -- have faith that your friendship will withstand the test of time as long as you put the effort into it.

18. Celebrate.

19. It's all about support.

There's going to be a day when your bestie is going through something rough. Real rough. But don't panic. Just put 'em in the basket of your metaphorical bicycle, and pedal them to brighter days. It's what friends are for.

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